[Javascript] vs vbscript

[Shawn Milo]

Apparently, there is such a beast. But for Windows only, and it requires a DLL:
http://www.sitepoint.com/blog-post-view.php?id=181248

Either way, I would say "why bother," because JavaScript is already
the standard, and getting web browsers to implement another
client-side language would be a nightmare. The fact that browsers can
display the output of PHP, ASP, .NET, CGI or whatever without knowing
what the source language is is the beauty of the current model.

As for .Net, the Mono project is supposed to be out there for the
platform-independence purpose, but I've never use either, so I can't
comment intelligently.

JavaScript rules! I just have to say that, because I was thinking
about it, and of the half-dozen or so languages in which I can claim
any mediocre skill level, JS is definitely one of the best as far as
coding enjoyment. Python would also be in that list.

Shawn

On 4/14/05, Mike Dougherty <mdougherty at pbp.com> wrote:
> Is there a client-side PHP?  I agree that server independance would be a good idea, but i haven't
> had exposure to php the way I was forced to with javascript.  I think platform independance is
> another reason we haven't seen more companies embrace .Net (aside from it's implicit complexity)
> 
> On Thu, 14 Apr 2005 11:37:25 -0400
>   Shawn Milo <shawn.milo at gmail.com> wrote:
> >I use VBScript (ASP) for all my server-side stuff, and JavaScript for
> >all the cool stuff, form validation, and whatever else. But I got into
> >VBScript because I came from a Visual Basic background, and my
> >employer is basically a Microsoft/IBM shop.
> >
> >If I were considering using something other than VBScript for my
> >server-side work, I would only consider PHP, due to its portable
> >nature. I'd like to be able to develop useful web apps for any server,
> >not just IIS.
> >
> >But I love JavaScript, and it is indispensible for any web application.  :o)
> >
> >Shawn
> >
> >
> >
> >On 4/14/05, Mike Dougherty <mdougherty at pbp.com> wrote:
> >> if you are talking about client-side scripting, you have little choice- use js.
> >>
> >> if you are talking about server-side scripting:
> >>    you could probably capitalize on your vb knowledge and get started quickly with vbscript
> >> (typically what the boss wants to hear)  If you gain a comfort level using client-side js, you
> >>CAN
> >> use it server-side as well.  Native array functions (and "strings are really character
> >> collections/etc) are one compelling reason to use server-side js, also the try/catch error
> >> handling is much nicer to use than vbscript's "on error resume next & clutter your code with a
> >> bunch of error checking"   If not for the fact that our development team expects to see
> >>vbscript,
> >> I would be migrating to js on the server.
> >>
> >> >im in two minds of whether to do my program in javascript or vbscript, im alrady familiar with
> >>vb
> >> >but wnat to undersatnd javascript then compare the two.
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